After you've washed your car, how do you dry it..??

Graves · 05-02-2008, 03:30 PM

I just read a thread on another forum consisting mainly of people who drive an SVT product, and there was a guy who asked " What do you use to dry your car with that won't scratch the paint? "

I immediately though " I use an Absorber, and it works great, plus it's quick! "

Well, apparently I'm drying my car halfway incorrectly.

I was honestly kinda shocked when 95% of the responses were " I use a leaf-blower to dry my car. The less you touch the clear coat, the better off you are. "

I was really surprised at the responses.. all the "+1's" to using a leaf-blower to dry your car.. some of these people have done it for years.

Apparently, that's THE technique if you want to keep your paint immaculate.

Personally, I think that's a little.. "much".. but eh..

Anyone here ever try it?

H0SS302 · 05-02-2008, 03:42 PM

iv actualy thought about how much easier to dry it would be with compressed air but, never thought a shammy would hurt the paint? they are super soft. well i guess i screwed my paint up? lol good post dave

Stumpy · 05-02-2008, 03:46 PM

i use a terry cloth / cotton towel. that's why i like my white, doesn't show the swirls.

superGT2000 · 05-02-2008, 03:57 PM

if you use a leave blower what about the dust that would be flying towards the car??

T5killa · 05-02-2008, 03:59 PM

Compressed air is preferred but unless its a show car a chamoise is perfect for a daily.

**PonyTx** · 05-02-2008, 05:05 PM

I know Firemanz used to use that method, but not I.

Ryan_65Stallion · 05-02-2008, 05:07 PM

Spot free rinse and after that, turtle wax with 100% cotton shirts and damn! she looks good. Fuck using a leaf blower, your blowing dust and little particles everywhere onto the paint, you defeat the purpose. just my .02 cents
nothing like a good old hand wax

BigJnSA · 05-02-2008, 05:13 PM

ive always just used a towel.

be it terry cloth or microfiber, it doesnt matter that much. its not like we (LSS members) have a supercar or extremely rare/collector car. it is just a mustang.

SUfanINsa · 05-02-2008, 05:14 PM

damn your blasphemy sir damn it i say

Ryan_65Stallion · 05-02-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJnSA

ive always just used a towel.

be it terry cloth or microfiber, it doesnt matter that much. its not like we (LSS members) have a supercar or extremely rare/collector car. it is just a mustang.

+1 on bolded part....

now, say what!!!!! mang, you crazy! lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUfanINsa

damn your blasphemy sir damn it i say

Shut up Steve!

LugNutZ · 05-02-2008, 05:43 PM

I've heard about the leaf blower but have never tried it, I use the Absorber and follow up with a good micro fiber towel. I had a black 04 and never had any problems using that method.

semperfimrn1 · 05-02-2008, 05:53 PM

idk if id wanna try a leaf blower... as mentioned what about the dust and whatnot that be hitting the car and everything

ive always used an absorber and i really like the thing. its super soft and dries really really well so i think ima stick with that lol

Graves · 05-02-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJnSA

...or extremely rare/collector car. it is just a mustang.

Hey! Speak for yourself!!

96greengt · 05-02-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJnSA

ive always just used a towel.

be it terry cloth or microfiber, it doesnt matter that much. its not like we (LSS members) have a supercar or extremely rare/collector car. it is just a mustang.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graves

Hey! Speak for yourself!!

Bitch, my car color is dynamic, that in it self is rare and pure.

I just use a synthetic chamois (I prefer to spell it shammy).

4.6stanger · 05-02-2008, 06:41 PM

ive used compressed air. FTW Jus do it while sunset or in the shade to avoid water spots. Go over the car with spray on turtle wax and Micro fiber and Whoa looks awesome!! But dont get me wrong i use the absorder more since its more convinient.

Graves · 05-02-2008, 06:42 PM

Jody, if your cars color is "dynamic", my cars color is epitome of uber-dynamacised liquid color.

96greengt · 05-02-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graves

Jody, if your cars color is "dynamic", my cars color is epitome of uber-dynamacised liquid color.

I was being sarcastic.....

my car color is........................................

timpryor · 05-02-2008, 07:55 PM

in the rare case i wash my car i wash then use a california waterblade followed by an absorber

mustangluver98 · 05-02-2008, 08:09 PM

We have used a leaf blower to dry all our cars for a while now. We do also have an absorber (towel) too. The first time I saw the hubby doing it I was like WTF?? LOL! But, the end results were nice so I liked it. It is just nice because it gets alot of the water off that the towel may not be able to get to, like between the lights and the bumpers, stuff like that. We usually only do that when we are going to be in a car show though, other wise we just spray the cars off and drive them where ever we are going and then just use a detailing spray and micro fiber to wipe them down when we are to our final destination.

04Roush2 · 05-02-2008, 08:29 PM

I always use a shammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJnSA

ive always just used a towel.

be it terry cloth or microfiber, it doesnt matter that much. its not like we (LSS members) have a supercar or extremely rare/collector car. it is just a mustang.

Hey, mine is a collector's car and rare lol

05-02-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
H0SS302 SLOOOOOW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 4,759 Trader Rating: (5)	iv actualy thought about how much easier to dry it would be with compressed air but, never thought a shammy would hurt the paint? they are super soft. well i guess i screwed my paint up? lol good post dave __________________

05-02-2008, 03:57 PM	#4
superGT2000 can't wait to get back into a mustang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: in the bat cave!!! Posts: 1,625 Trader Rating: (0)	if you use a leave blower what about the dust that would be flying towards the car?? __________________ 2004 Ford Ranger EDGE...its still a truck...

05-02-2008, 03:59 PM	#5
T5killa 2-2.... Kobe's ready for surprise butt secs Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 562 Trader Rating: (4)	Compressed air is preferred but unless its a show car a chamoise is perfect for a daily. __________________ The artist formerly known as 210banginstang

05-02-2008, 05:07 PM	#7
Ryan_65Stallion MR.SUPER TECH Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 2,124 Trader Rating: (0)	Spot free rinse and after that, turtle wax with 100% cotton shirts and damn! she looks good. Fuck using a leaf blower, your blowing dust and little particles everywhere onto the paint, you defeat the purpose. just my .02 cents nothing like a good old hand wax __________________ 1965 Mustang, 2V 289 V8, C4 automatic 3 spd Mods: Edelbrock Performer 289 intake manifold, Holley 4brl 600cfm carb, Grab-A-Trak 560lb 1'' drop springs, MBMotoring 15'' wheels, 14'' K&N Extreme Air Filter Assembley, all aluminum radiator My Streetfire.Net MyMustangSite My Myspace!

05-02-2008, 05:14 PM	#9
SUfanINsa OH NO!!!!!! 2-2....ouch my back!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Converse Posts: 6,261 Trader Rating: (3)	damn your blasphemy sir damn it i say __________________ JLT RAI,Tri-Ax,Steeda Pullies,3.73's,MAC LT's,Catted X,Aluminum DS,UPR FLSFC's,PP TB,Jody Plenum,Autometer Lunar Guauges

05-02-2008, 05:13 PM	#8
BigJnSA True Playa Status Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san antonio Posts: 4,004 Trader Rating: (0)	ive always just used a towel. be it terry cloth or microfiber, it doesnt matter that much. its not like we (LSS members) have a supercar or extremely rare/collector car. it is just a mustang.

05-02-2008, 05:43 PM	#11
LugNutZ GO SPURS GO Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (0)	I've heard about the leaf blower but have never tried it, I use the Absorber and follow up with a good micro fiber towel. I had a black 04 and never had any problems using that method. __________________ 1984 GT 1993 GT 2004 GT R.I.P 2003 F-150 4.6l 2007 GT

05-02-2008, 06:41 PM	#15
4.6stanger Still hiding from the LS1 guys. LOL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 2,103 Trader Rating: (2)	ive used compressed air. FTW Jus do it while sunset or in the shade to avoid water spots. Go over the car with spray on turtle wax and Micro fiber and Whoa looks awesome!! But dont get me wrong i use the absorder more since its more convinient. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT-K&N FIPK, Accufab Plenum/ 75mm T-body, Diablosport Predator, 4.10s, Pro 5.0 shifter, Bassani O/r x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Steeda pulleys, Mickey Thompson ET streets, Moser axles, Eibach Sportlines, Hotchkis U/Lca's, 180* t-stat_ best e.t 13.61@104

05-02-2008, 07:55 PM	#18
timpryor Wishing we had some late-nite staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 6,653 Trader Rating: (3)	in the rare case i wash my car i wash then use a california waterblade followed by an absorber __________________ '97 Rio Red Cobra #2637 of 6961 Modded-274.47RWHP/271.40 RWTQ

05-02-2008, 08:09 PM	#19
mustangluver98 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Braunfels Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (0)	We have used a leaf blower to dry all our cars for a while now. We do also have an absorber (towel) too. The first time I saw the hubby doing it I was like WTF?? LOL! But, the end results were nice so I liked it. It is just nice because it gets alot of the water off that the towel may not be able to get to, like between the lights and the bumpers, stuff like that. We usually only do that when we are going to be in a car show though, other wise we just spray the cars off and drive them where ever we are going and then just use a detailing spray and micro fiber to wipe them down when we are to our final destination. __________________ Sig By: Me My Rides: 2004 Ford Cobra SVT / MY TOY 1998 Ford Mustang V6 / Daily Driver 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe / Project Car My Hubby's Toy 2001 T/A M6 WS6 RED (Twin Turbos are installed) 2003 Corvette Z06 (New Toy) Lethal Performance (210) 656-5220

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